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Shukuchi (Reduced Earth) is the one hundred twenty-ninth chapter of the Rurouni Kenshin manga.

Synopsis[]

Sōjirō explains that he is using a restrained version of his Shukuchi, and even with those handicaps Sōjirō is able to seriously wound Kenshin. Meanwhile Sanosuke is alarmed by witnessing the abilities of Sōjirō and is worried for Kensin. But Sōjirō keeps acting weird and seems distracted, while Kenshin wonders if something is happening inside Sōjirō's mind. What is the reason behind his weird attitude? What can Kenshin do to overcome Sōjirō in battle?

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Chapter Notes[]

This chapter has several differences with other portrayals of the events of the story in different iterations of the franchise:

Differences with the 1996 anime[]

  • In the anime there is a flashback scene of Sōjirō talking to Senkaku at the river, and then Sōjirō killing him. That scene is anime original and does not exist in the manga.

Differences with the 2023 anime[]

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Trivia[]

  • This chapter marks the only time in the story (manga and anime) in which Kenshin is hit in his back, confirming the fact that Sōjirō is faster than Kenshin.
  • Sojiro's sandal breaking as a result of his speed is not only considered a residual effect of his Shukuchi. In Japanese superstition, it is considered horrendously bad luck to have one's sandals break apart or fall into disuse.

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